Plate Boundaries and Crustal Features

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced beneath the other, leading to mountain formation, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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What type of mountains form at a convergent continental-continental boundary?

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Non-Volcanic Mountains, such as the Himalayas, form at a convergent continental-continental boundary.

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What type of mountains form at a convergent oceanic-continental boundary?

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Volcanic Mountains, such as the Andes, form at a convergent oceanic-continental boundary.

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What landform is created at a divergent boundary?

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A Mid-Ocean Ridge is created at a divergent boundary, where tectonic plates move apart.

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary located in California, where the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate slide past each other.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, such as at mid-ocean ridges.

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What geological features are associated with convergent oceanic-oceanic boundaries?

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Island arcs and deep ocean trenches are features associated with convergent oceanic-oceanic boundaries.

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What happens at transform plate boundaries?

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At transform plate boundaries, tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, often characterized by steep walls and a central block.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another, often occurring at convergent boundaries.